The 7 Greatest Moments in the Alien Series Chosen By You

For nearly 40 years now, the Alien films have been terrifying, exciting and occasionally disappointing audiences. Ridley Scott’s renewed interest in the series yielded Alien: Covenant recently (and some instantly iconic dialogue as Michael Fassbender offered to help his doppelganger with a spot of fingering). We wanted to know your favourite moments from the series, and like the purists you are, you did not disappoint – with nary a Predator to be seen.

** NOTE: SPOILERS FOR ALIEN, ALIENS and ALIEN 3 AHEAD.

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7. Scene: Ripley’s Final Moment

FROM ALIEN 3

“Ripley had been fighting the aliens for years so choosing to end her life to try and stop the queen was just a memorable moment and something that was always my favourite in the series.” –Makayla T


6. Line: “Game over, man! Game over!”

FROM ALIENS

“It’s probably one of the most memorable quotes of the series. And the way he says it is just, mwah! You can’t see me but I did the thing when you kiss your fingers and blow it into the air like after eating a delicious meal y’know.” –Joel T


5. Twist: Ash is a Goddamn Robot

FROM ALIEN

“It was just a freakin’ unexpected shock.” –Helen S.


4. Scene: THAT Air Shaft Scare

FROM ALIEN

“That shit scared me first time I watched it and whenever I remember the movie I think of that scene.” –Josh D


3. Scene: Crane Loader Fight

FROM ALIENS

“A blue-collar everywoman dons industrial armour to slay an unstoppable dragon. Two mums locked in mortal custody combat. One of cinema’s greatest climactic showdowns (and still some of the finest practical FX ever filmed). Populist ass-kicking doesn’t get much better.” –James H


2. Line: “Get away from her, you bitch!”

FROM ALIENS

“Girl power to the extreme. Ripley was my hero growing up. This makes me punch the air with joy every time!” –Purdie


1. Scene: The Chestburster

FROM ALIEN

“It’s a fabulous cinematic moment. After the relief of Kane’s recovery, and the domesticity of everyone having dinner together and then BAM, that happens.” –Lisa W